1. Emory University
Atlanta, GA • Private
In-State Tuition
$51,306
Enrollment
6,975
A licensed practical nurse, or LPN, performs the duty of administering basic nursing care. She checks patients' blood pressure, changes dressings, or inserts a catheter, among other things. In most cases, LPN is recognized in Texas and California as a licensed vocational nurse or LVN. They must operate under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. While an LPN cannot be a nurse manager legally, she is still allowed to supervise under some situations. For example, LPN may supervise nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse aides.
To work as a licensed practical nurse, you'll need a high school diploma or GED. You also need to have completed an approved LPN program. A year of coursework and practical experience at a hospital, vocational-technical school, or community college is typical for LPN programs. Some skills you need include post-surgical patient care, patient monitoring, organizational and teamwork skills. LPNs earn about $50,090 per year.
